What are Aircraft Wings?
There are two kinds of aircraft wings: the rotary and the fixed wings. Rotary wings are those which rotate to provide lift (as those we see on helicopters) while the fixed wings are those on airplanes, attached to fuselages.
Wings are the parts of airplanes which provide lift and support the entire weight of the aircraft and its contents while in flight. Wing construction is basically the same in all types of aircraft. Most modern aircraft have all metal wings, but many older aircraft had wood and fabric wings. The basic parts of the wings are ailerons and flaps that are used in maneuvering the airplane.
Rotary wings are slightly twisted to provide lift.
To maintain its all-important aerodynamic shape, a wing must be designed and built to hold its shape even under extreme stress. Basically, the wing is a framework composed chiefly of spars, ribs, and (possibly) stringers.
The most simple wing structures will be found on light civilian aircraft. High-stress types of military aircraft will have the most complex and strongest wing structure.
